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Title: Stippled a grip
Post by: Trux Turning on April 28, 2013, 03:54:00 PM
I've had this bow for awhile and decided to work on the stippled grip since I was spraying another one- now I'm happy.
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/FDFCD442-9A23-4C78-9B07-FE41E0E0F2BD-4931-00000347545B8F06_zps7a8af121.jpg)
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/2A4CDBA0-91FA-4165-B397-6D7CAD96FC47-4931-00000346EFFBAC3A_zps1238554f.jpg)
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: Al Dean on April 28, 2013, 04:02:00 PM
I like it.
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: BenBow on April 28, 2013, 04:49:00 PM
Nice job. I like the grip you get without covering up the wood like you do when you use a leather wrap.
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: heartlandbowyer on April 28, 2013, 05:10:00 PM
I've been thinking about trying to stipple one of my grips. Hopefully it turns out that nice.

When you do this or checkering how do you get the pores to fill or do you just spray on the finish and let it fill the pores as good as possible?

Cory
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: Trux Turning on April 28, 2013, 05:35:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by heartlandbowyer:


When you do this or checkering how do you get the pores to fill or do you just spray on the finish and let it fill the pores as good as possible?

Cory
I've had good luck just spraying it fill the pores-it doesn't take much.
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: Dan Landis on April 28, 2013, 06:25:00 PM
Nice job Trux!
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: Buemaker on April 28, 2013, 06:42:00 PM
Looks good and a nice handle shape. Bue--.
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: rmorris on April 28, 2013, 07:17:00 PM
David , not only does that look great! But you look to have a killer stash of exotic wood!
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: Dmaxshawn on April 28, 2013, 07:25:00 PM
looks great David.  the first couple I did didnt go as smooth as i wanted them too: But I learned to take my time and not gouge the dremmel tool into the wood.
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on April 28, 2013, 07:26:00 PM
Nice job Trux.

Cory,
When I stipple a grip I use the massey finish to seal the stipple. I apply it using a Q-tip. Two coats in about 6 hours then allow to dry overnight. Afterwards, I use a small wire brush to scuff it then spray with Fullerplast.

Troy
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: JJB on April 28, 2013, 09:35:00 PM
Nice job on the grip! I was admiring your stash of wood also, is that zebrawood in the riser? It looks really nice.
-Jay
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: red hill on April 28, 2013, 09:44:00 PM
Nice riser, Trux!
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: Trux Turning on April 28, 2013, 09:45:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by JJB:
Nice job on the grip! I was admiring your stash of wood also, is that zebrawood in the riser? It looks really nice.
-Jay
Thanks! The riser is canary wood- I do have some zebra wood in my stash  though.
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: Echatham on April 28, 2013, 09:49:00 PM
how is that done? a dremel or something?
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: scottm on April 28, 2013, 09:53:00 PM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: Trux Turning on April 28, 2013, 10:43:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Echatham:
how is that done? a dremel or something?
I use a dremel with a round tipped bit- outline the area and then fill in with divots. The first time I did the riser all the divots were spaced the same and it just didn't look or feel right- now it really sticks in your hand.
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: jess stuart on April 28, 2013, 11:25:00 PM
Great job Dave! I have been wanting to try one for awhile now. Is that a recurve or longbow riser?  It sure does look nice.
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: Trux Turning on April 28, 2013, 11:48:00 PM
Jess it's a recurve- I think that's all I've done these on- may have to try a longbow riser sometime.
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: burnt on May 08, 2013, 07:22:00 PM
really cool
Title: Re: Stippled a grip
Post by: chackworth3 on May 11, 2013, 10:03:00 AM
That looks great!